You can achieve, if you will allow. Stop striving to get it, and start living to be it.
Everything is already within your reach. Instead of grasping for what you desire, lovingly and confidently allow yourself to experience it.
Stop hiding behind your doubts. Choose to richly live what you love.
All of life is available to you now. Let go of the fears, and let the best possibilities blossom into magnificent reality.
Welcome this day and all it brings. Embrace this moment by giving your most enthusiastic attitude and effort to it.
Allow your beautiful, unique life to unfold. Feel the pure, authentic love at your center, and let it pull you ever forward.
-- Ralph Marston
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Plenty to celebrate
The way to make time your friend is to make it your workplace. The way to get time on your side is to wisely and diligently use every moment as it comes.
The hours, the days and the years will steadily pass, no matter what you do. Though you cannot do anything to stop time from passing, you can do everything to gain real value from every moment.
Make each day your day to make a difference. You are here, you are capable, you have the time that is right now, so use it for something good and meaningful.
The big opportunities come to those who take full advantage of the little opportunities. Every moment that comes is an opportunity to make a little bit of progress, and that progress quickly adds up.
Instead of wishing you had started sooner, start now. Instead of bemoaning the passage of time, make positive, fruitful use of the time you now have.
Celebrate the opportunity in each moment by giving your best effort to it. Celebrate every moment with positive, purposeful action, and you'll have plenty to celebrate.
-- Ralph Marston
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The hours, the days and the years will steadily pass, no matter what you do. Though you cannot do anything to stop time from passing, you can do everything to gain real value from every moment.
Make each day your day to make a difference. You are here, you are capable, you have the time that is right now, so use it for something good and meaningful.
The big opportunities come to those who take full advantage of the little opportunities. Every moment that comes is an opportunity to make a little bit of progress, and that progress quickly adds up.
Instead of wishing you had started sooner, start now. Instead of bemoaning the passage of time, make positive, fruitful use of the time you now have.
Celebrate the opportunity in each moment by giving your best effort to it. Celebrate every moment with positive, purposeful action, and you'll have plenty to celebrate.
-- Ralph Marston
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Get on with living
Avoid trouble, but not so much that you avoid life. Anticipate possible problems, but don't obsess over them so much that you miss the opportunities.
When you set out on an ambitious path, there are plenty of things that might go wrong. Prepare yourself to deal with those possible pitfalls, but don't allow them to become excuses even before they become reality.
Don't let yourself be stopped by what might not even happen. Rather, let yourself be pushed forward by the positive value of what you intend to achieve, to experience, to create.
Put your time and effort into growing stronger, more capable, more experienced and effective. Focus your thoughts not on worrying about what might stand in your way, but on visualizing where you desire to go.
You've already made your way through every challenge to date. You have every reason to be confident that you can successfully deal with whatever life sends your way.
There are plenty of reasons and ways to be careful, yet there's no reason to constantly live in fear. Go ahead and get on with living a positive, meaningful life.
-- Ralph Marston
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When you set out on an ambitious path, there are plenty of things that might go wrong. Prepare yourself to deal with those possible pitfalls, but don't allow them to become excuses even before they become reality.
Don't let yourself be stopped by what might not even happen. Rather, let yourself be pushed forward by the positive value of what you intend to achieve, to experience, to create.
Put your time and effort into growing stronger, more capable, more experienced and effective. Focus your thoughts not on worrying about what might stand in your way, but on visualizing where you desire to go.
You've already made your way through every challenge to date. You have every reason to be confident that you can successfully deal with whatever life sends your way.
There are plenty of reasons and ways to be careful, yet there's no reason to constantly live in fear. Go ahead and get on with living a positive, meaningful life.
-- Ralph Marston
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
The best of now
Now is the time to make a difference. Now is the moment to do what you know you must do.
Now is when you can transform possibility into reality. Now is when you can bring your dreams to life.
Is there a problem that's been frustrating you? Now is when you can take real, focused action to work your way through it.
Sure, there are plenty of ways to waste this day. But you now have the chance to choose to make good and valuable use of it.
Now is an opportunity to create value. And that opportunity cannot be delayed until later.
Now is yours to use for whatever rich and fulfilling purpose you can imagine. Stand up, step forward, and get busy making the very best of now.
-- Ralph Marston
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Now is when you can transform possibility into reality. Now is when you can bring your dreams to life.
Is there a problem that's been frustrating you? Now is when you can take real, focused action to work your way through it.
Sure, there are plenty of ways to waste this day. But you now have the chance to choose to make good and valuable use of it.
Now is an opportunity to create value. And that opportunity cannot be delayed until later.
Now is yours to use for whatever rich and fulfilling purpose you can imagine. Stand up, step forward, and get busy making the very best of now.
-- Ralph Marston
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Life on this day
Life on this day is filled with endless possibilities for joy. The world right now offers magnificent beauty stretching out in every direction.
Everywhere there are opportunities for creating value. Each situation is a situation that can add great richness and positive substance to life.
Goodness is so pervasive that most of it goes unnoticed. Love is so abundant that its power can never be exhausted.
Every moment brings the chance to make a positive difference. Life is rich beyond all measure, and grows richer as time goes on.
The blessings are many, and they give rise to many more. Life on this day is an open-ended opportunity for every kind of fulfillment imaginable.
Life on this day is here to be lived with joy, with immense gratitude, with confidence, and with love.
-- Ralph Marston
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Everywhere there are opportunities for creating value. Each situation is a situation that can add great richness and positive substance to life.
Goodness is so pervasive that most of it goes unnoticed. Love is so abundant that its power can never be exhausted.
Every moment brings the chance to make a positive difference. Life is rich beyond all measure, and grows richer as time goes on.
The blessings are many, and they give rise to many more. Life on this day is an open-ended opportunity for every kind of fulfillment imaginable.
Life on this day is here to be lived with joy, with immense gratitude, with confidence, and with love.
-- Ralph Marston
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Live beyond it
Don't live with the disappointment. Live beyond it.
You cannot stop what has already happened. However, you can let it make you stronger and more determined.
Instead of dwelling on the pain or injustice of what has happened, imagine the best possible outcome. Then get busy moving yourself steadily and passionately toward that outcome.
Life has the power to disappoint. Yet you have the power of life, and the power to move on to bigger and better things.
When you have been disappointed, it means you truly care, and that's a very positive thing. Zero in on what you care about, and put your energy into advancing those things in your life.
Look ahead, and look at all the good and valuable things you can do. Look ahead, and step confidently forward with a renewed sense of purpose and determination.
-- Ralph Marston
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You cannot stop what has already happened. However, you can let it make you stronger and more determined.
Instead of dwelling on the pain or injustice of what has happened, imagine the best possible outcome. Then get busy moving yourself steadily and passionately toward that outcome.
Life has the power to disappoint. Yet you have the power of life, and the power to move on to bigger and better things.
When you have been disappointed, it means you truly care, and that's a very positive thing. Zero in on what you care about, and put your energy into advancing those things in your life.
Look ahead, and look at all the good and valuable things you can do. Look ahead, and step confidently forward with a renewed sense of purpose and determination.
-- Ralph Marston
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
What truly matters
If the distractions are too compelling, then your goal is too small. To strengthen your focus, raise your ambitions.
Make your purpose ten times more appealing than anything that could distract you. Make your goal so meaningful and compelling that nothing can compete with it for your time and attention.
You absolutely have the power to do great things. Yet in order for that power to be effective, it must be applied consistently and persistently.
Decide to make good and significant use of your great abilities. Focus yourself, in the biggest way you can imagine, on what is genuinely important.
Give yourself the joy of fulfillment by giving yourself a big, bold challenge that's worthy of your efforts. Set your sights high, and make your moments count for something truly outstanding.
The world is overflowing with meaningless distractions, and yet they do not have to steal your life away. You can choose to focus your life on a magnificent expression of what truly matters.
-- Ralph Marston
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Make your purpose ten times more appealing than anything that could distract you. Make your goal so meaningful and compelling that nothing can compete with it for your time and attention.
You absolutely have the power to do great things. Yet in order for that power to be effective, it must be applied consistently and persistently.
Decide to make good and significant use of your great abilities. Focus yourself, in the biggest way you can imagine, on what is genuinely important.
Give yourself the joy of fulfillment by giving yourself a big, bold challenge that's worthy of your efforts. Set your sights high, and make your moments count for something truly outstanding.
The world is overflowing with meaningless distractions, and yet they do not have to steal your life away. You can choose to focus your life on a magnificent expression of what truly matters.
-- Ralph Marston
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Do what you must do
Achievement is a matter of putting your mind to it and focusing your actions on it. Anything is possible when you set your intention on making it happen.
There are always plenty of reasons why you can't get it done. Yet you can choose to do it anyway.
You can find a way. If one approach doesn't work, another one will.
Decide what you will do, and then do what you decide. Life is too precious, and too filled with great possibilities, to settle for anything less.
Do what you must do until the goal is achieved. You're smart and motivated and capable, so make it count for something meaningful.
Achievement is yours to do. So choose today to get it done.
-- Ralph Marston
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There are always plenty of reasons why you can't get it done. Yet you can choose to do it anyway.
You can find a way. If one approach doesn't work, another one will.
Decide what you will do, and then do what you decide. Life is too precious, and too filled with great possibilities, to settle for anything less.
Do what you must do until the goal is achieved. You're smart and motivated and capable, so make it count for something meaningful.
Achievement is yours to do. So choose today to get it done.
-- Ralph Marston
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Exceed yourself
You've figured out how to get it done. Now figure out how to do it even better.
Expect the best of yourself. Then find a way to exceed those expectations.
Be pleased with what you've done, and satisfied with how far you've come. But don't let it make you complacent.
No matter what you've done before, today is your opportunity to exceed yourself. Where you are is not a place to rest indefinitely, but rather a place from which to move forward.
Each achievement sets the stage for even greater achievement. Every fulfilling experience opens the door to even greater fulfillment.
Challenge yourself to exceed yourself. You deserve the best, and you deserve to keep making the best even better and better.
-- Ralph Marston
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Expect the best of yourself. Then find a way to exceed those expectations.
Be pleased with what you've done, and satisfied with how far you've come. But don't let it make you complacent.
No matter what you've done before, today is your opportunity to exceed yourself. Where you are is not a place to rest indefinitely, but rather a place from which to move forward.
Each achievement sets the stage for even greater achievement. Every fulfilling experience opens the door to even greater fulfillment.
Challenge yourself to exceed yourself. You deserve the best, and you deserve to keep making the best even better and better.
-- Ralph Marston
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Saturday, October 20, 2012
Live from the heart
There is nothing you will gain by pretending to be someone you are not. Be who you are, and live from the heart.
There is great power in your own unique purpose. Dare to connect with that purpose, and let it energize your every action.
Your true dreams and desires are not there to frustrate you. They are there to inspire you and to point the way forward.
You are immersed in a sea of abundance and possibilities. Choose to passionately follow the possibilities that resonate with your heart.
Don't be overly concerned with what you must get through. Keep your focus solidly on what you have chosen to get to.
You are beautiful, so let that beauty give its power to everything you do. Live from the heart, and be your most magnificent best.
-- Ralph Marston
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There is great power in your own unique purpose. Dare to connect with that purpose, and let it energize your every action.
Your true dreams and desires are not there to frustrate you. They are there to inspire you and to point the way forward.
You are immersed in a sea of abundance and possibilities. Choose to passionately follow the possibilities that resonate with your heart.
Don't be overly concerned with what you must get through. Keep your focus solidly on what you have chosen to get to.
You are beautiful, so let that beauty give its power to everything you do. Live from the heart, and be your most magnificent best.
-- Ralph Marston
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Think bigger
To get beyond the challenges, get your mind above those challenges. Focus on the bigger picture.
It's all too easy to become obsessed with the problems at hand. Yet by choosing to rise above those problems, you can transform them into powerful opportunities.
You are bigger and better than the difficult circumstances that surround you. Feel the immense power of your positive purpose, and make the commitment to make a real difference.
Don't be intimidated into dealing with life from a position of weakness. Choose to see the bigger, better possibilities, and passionately work to bring them to life.
Instead of getting mired in pettiness, get inspired by your own magnificent, positive vision of life at its highest level. Stop seeing your life as a struggle to escape the worst, and transform it into a quest to create and experience the best.
You are far more capable, creative, joyful and effective than you've ever allowed yourself to be. See the bigger, better picture, and let your life express it fully.
-- Ralph Marston
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It's all too easy to become obsessed with the problems at hand. Yet by choosing to rise above those problems, you can transform them into powerful opportunities.
You are bigger and better than the difficult circumstances that surround you. Feel the immense power of your positive purpose, and make the commitment to make a real difference.
Don't be intimidated into dealing with life from a position of weakness. Choose to see the bigger, better possibilities, and passionately work to bring them to life.
Instead of getting mired in pettiness, get inspired by your own magnificent, positive vision of life at its highest level. Stop seeing your life as a struggle to escape the worst, and transform it into a quest to create and experience the best.
You are far more capable, creative, joyful and effective than you've ever allowed yourself to be. See the bigger, better picture, and let your life express it fully.
-- Ralph Marston
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Choose to make it
Don't wait or wish for something to make it all better. Get busy improving and enhancing life in your own unique way.
Don't depend on someone else to tell you what to do or how to do it. Find real enjoyment and fulfillment by working your own way through life's possibilities.
This is your life and it is filled with great promise. Take responsibility for it, take the initiative and take it to the next level.
Don't pin your hopes on outside factors over which you have no control. Instead, make life great by working diligently and passionately with whatever you have.
Experience life at its fullest by living it on your own terms. Work to solve the problems, work to reach your goals, and work to bring your dreams to life.
Life is precisely what you choose to make it. Choose to make it extraordinary.
-- Ralph Marston
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Don't depend on someone else to tell you what to do or how to do it. Find real enjoyment and fulfillment by working your own way through life's possibilities.
This is your life and it is filled with great promise. Take responsibility for it, take the initiative and take it to the next level.
Don't pin your hopes on outside factors over which you have no control. Instead, make life great by working diligently and passionately with whatever you have.
Experience life at its fullest by living it on your own terms. Work to solve the problems, work to reach your goals, and work to bring your dreams to life.
Life is precisely what you choose to make it. Choose to make it extraordinary.
-- Ralph Marston
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Keep building
Small efforts that are repeated are far more powerful than big efforts that are made just once and then abandoned. Instead of hoping for a chance to make a big impact, take advantage of each opportunity you have to make a small impact.
Time works in your favor when you work in your favor with every little bit of time you get. You can achieve great things with modest efforts by persistently repeating those efforts.
Every moment is an opportunity to add a little bit to life's richness. Those little bits add up.
Each revolution of your car's engine moves the vehicle forward only a short distance. Yet with enough successive turns of the engine and tires, you can traverse an entire continent.
Just because the effort is small, doesn't mean it is insignificant. Just because you can't do it all at once, doesn't mean it is out of your reach.
Success and fulfillment are built on a day-by-day basis. Keep going, keep building, and enjoy the ride.
-- Ralph Marston
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Time works in your favor when you work in your favor with every little bit of time you get. You can achieve great things with modest efforts by persistently repeating those efforts.
Every moment is an opportunity to add a little bit to life's richness. Those little bits add up.
Each revolution of your car's engine moves the vehicle forward only a short distance. Yet with enough successive turns of the engine and tires, you can traverse an entire continent.
Just because the effort is small, doesn't mean it is insignificant. Just because you can't do it all at once, doesn't mean it is out of your reach.
Success and fulfillment are built on a day-by-day basis. Keep going, keep building, and enjoy the ride.
-- Ralph Marston
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Someday has never come
Planning to do something later is exactly the same as not doing it. Putting off joy and fulfillment until later is the same as abandoning that joy and fulfillment.
It's easier to say you'll do it later, but what that almost always means is that you'll never get it done. Choose to do it now, or not to do it now, but don't fool yourself by pretending you'll do it later.
Someday has never come, and never will. Always, the day you have, to act, to speak, to learn, to grow, to love, to experience, is the day you're in.
Start now, not tomorrow or someday or when you get the chance. Start now, and keep going now, and fill each moment with meaningful substance as it comes.
Right now is when you can live your life, and change your life, and enjoy the exquisite beauty of existence. This moment is when you can step forward and get good, useful, loving and significant things done.
It is truly a joy to be alive, so choose to be fully alive right here and now. Live and give and work and love and experience, not someday, but this very amazing day.
-- Ralph Marston
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It's easier to say you'll do it later, but what that almost always means is that you'll never get it done. Choose to do it now, or not to do it now, but don't fool yourself by pretending you'll do it later.
Someday has never come, and never will. Always, the day you have, to act, to speak, to learn, to grow, to love, to experience, is the day you're in.
Start now, not tomorrow or someday or when you get the chance. Start now, and keep going now, and fill each moment with meaningful substance as it comes.
Right now is when you can live your life, and change your life, and enjoy the exquisite beauty of existence. This moment is when you can step forward and get good, useful, loving and significant things done.
It is truly a joy to be alive, so choose to be fully alive right here and now. Live and give and work and love and experience, not someday, but this very amazing day.
-- Ralph Marston
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Work for it
The difference between what you want, and what you have, is what you do. The bridge that spans from desire to fulfillment is action.
Every moment is an opportunity to act. The more of those momentary opportunities you make use of, the more quickly and richly your dreams will become real.
It doesn't really matter what you say you want or what you wish for. What matters is what you choose to work for.
What matters is what you use your precious and irreplaceable time to accomplish. This day is filled with valuable time, so make purposeful use of it as it comes.
To have an exceptional, fulfilled life, work for it. Work for it now, today, from where you are, with what you have.
You deserve more than just empty wishes, so get busy and give yourself the best of what you deserve. Work for it, and delight in the outstanding experience of bringing your most treasured dreams to life.
-- Ralph Marston
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Every moment is an opportunity to act. The more of those momentary opportunities you make use of, the more quickly and richly your dreams will become real.
It doesn't really matter what you say you want or what you wish for. What matters is what you choose to work for.
What matters is what you use your precious and irreplaceable time to accomplish. This day is filled with valuable time, so make purposeful use of it as it comes.
To have an exceptional, fulfilled life, work for it. Work for it now, today, from where you are, with what you have.
You deserve more than just empty wishes, so get busy and give yourself the best of what you deserve. Work for it, and delight in the outstanding experience of bringing your most treasured dreams to life.
-- Ralph Marston
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
Rich substance
Don't wish for things to be easy. Work to make things good and meaningful.
A life of nothing but ease and comfort is a life not fully lived. Sure, it's good to be comfortable, yet it is essential to also have real substance in your life.
If your goal is to reach the point where you have no responsibilities, you will find that place to be highly unsatisfying. Making a difference is what you do best, and making a difference makes life good.
A life with no challenge is a life with no fulfillment. Doing only what is easy can quickly rob you of your sense of purpose.
You cannot fully experience or appreciate life's sweetness if you completely avoid its sometimes-bitter realities. Some of the world's most beautiful places are also some of the most difficult places to reach.
Do what it takes to get yourself to those beautiful places. Be willing to embrace the difficult realities, and experience the rich substance of a life fully lived.
-- Ralph Marston
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A life of nothing but ease and comfort is a life not fully lived. Sure, it's good to be comfortable, yet it is essential to also have real substance in your life.
If your goal is to reach the point where you have no responsibilities, you will find that place to be highly unsatisfying. Making a difference is what you do best, and making a difference makes life good.
A life with no challenge is a life with no fulfillment. Doing only what is easy can quickly rob you of your sense of purpose.
You cannot fully experience or appreciate life's sweetness if you completely avoid its sometimes-bitter realities. Some of the world's most beautiful places are also some of the most difficult places to reach.
Do what it takes to get yourself to those beautiful places. Be willing to embrace the difficult realities, and experience the rich substance of a life fully lived.
-- Ralph Marston
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Friday, October 12, 2012
Focus on the destination
To get where you want to go, be flexible about how you get there. The path is never exactly the way you thought it would be.
Achievement demands persistence, and yet being persistent is not the same as being stubborn. Achievement comes from being persistent and also flexible.
It is impossible to foresee every twist and turn in the road. You must be willing to navigate each turn as you arrive at it.
Set your goal, make your plans and preparations, and be ready to adapt when circumstances demand it. Remember that the goal is to reach the destination you've chosen, not necessarily to follow the exact plan you've laid out.
By all means, pay attention to the particulars of your path. Yet don't get so attached to the plan that you compromise the goal.
Draw your strength and inspiration from the purpose you've chosen to follow and from the value you intend to create. Focus on the destination, and you'll work your way there no matter what.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Achievement demands persistence, and yet being persistent is not the same as being stubborn. Achievement comes from being persistent and also flexible.
It is impossible to foresee every twist and turn in the road. You must be willing to navigate each turn as you arrive at it.
Set your goal, make your plans and preparations, and be ready to adapt when circumstances demand it. Remember that the goal is to reach the destination you've chosen, not necessarily to follow the exact plan you've laid out.
By all means, pay attention to the particulars of your path. Yet don't get so attached to the plan that you compromise the goal.
Draw your strength and inspiration from the purpose you've chosen to follow and from the value you intend to create. Focus on the destination, and you'll work your way there no matter what.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Worthless excuses
If you feel the need to make an excuse, see it as a very clear indication that something is wrong. Instead of offering excuses, take the opportunity to make improvements.
Excuses don't solve problems, and excuses don't get the job done. Rather than working to craft a good excuse, your best option is to work on making things right.
Excuses are easy, and worth very little. Purposeful, focused, persistent effort is what will really make a difference.
Don't be concerned with merely saving face. Get to work on getting the job done.
Sure, the challenges you face are real and noteworthy. Yet the truly important thing is working through those challenges and creating the value you've committed yourself to create.
See the situation not as a reason to make an excuse, but as your chance to make a difference. Forget the excuses, and focus on living life's great opportunities.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Excuses don't solve problems, and excuses don't get the job done. Rather than working to craft a good excuse, your best option is to work on making things right.
Excuses are easy, and worth very little. Purposeful, focused, persistent effort is what will really make a difference.
Don't be concerned with merely saving face. Get to work on getting the job done.
Sure, the challenges you face are real and noteworthy. Yet the truly important thing is working through those challenges and creating the value you've committed yourself to create.
See the situation not as a reason to make an excuse, but as your chance to make a difference. Forget the excuses, and focus on living life's great opportunities.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Live positive
Holding a grudge can get heavy and tiresome. Lighten your load by letting it go.
Looking for someone to blame for what's wrong takes time and effort away from doing what's right. Do yourself and everyone else a favor, and put your energy into positive actions.
Being envious of those who have more, just locks you into a mindset of having less. Rejoice at the good fortune of others, and it becomes your good fortune too.
If you seek to bring someone else down, that brings you down as well. Seek instead to lift others up, and you cannot help but lift yourself with them.
If you live with a negative outlook, you'll find yourself always in a negative world. Choose instead to see the positive side, and align yourself with the most favorable possibilities.
Life can be outstandingly good if you'll see it and allow it. Live positive, moment by moment, and live very well.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Looking for someone to blame for what's wrong takes time and effort away from doing what's right. Do yourself and everyone else a favor, and put your energy into positive actions.
Being envious of those who have more, just locks you into a mindset of having less. Rejoice at the good fortune of others, and it becomes your good fortune too.
If you seek to bring someone else down, that brings you down as well. Seek instead to lift others up, and you cannot help but lift yourself with them.
If you live with a negative outlook, you'll find yourself always in a negative world. Choose instead to see the positive side, and align yourself with the most favorable possibilities.
Life can be outstandingly good if you'll see it and allow it. Live positive, moment by moment, and live very well.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Go ahead and be
When you fear failure you also fear success. To the degree that you fear, you do not function.
Go ahead, get beyond the fear, and be. It's not really that difficult.
Go ahead and be. It's natural and honest and true.
There is no pain in being. The pain comes from holding yourself back, and from fighting against what was or what might be.
Stop fighting, and live the beauty and possibility of what is. Be here, now, and live each experience as it comes.
Let go of the fear, let go of the doubt, and live the moment. Instead of striving to get it this way or that, allow yourself to sincerely be.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Go ahead, get beyond the fear, and be. It's not really that difficult.
Go ahead and be. It's natural and honest and true.
There is no pain in being. The pain comes from holding yourself back, and from fighting against what was or what might be.
Stop fighting, and live the beauty and possibility of what is. Be here, now, and live each experience as it comes.
Let go of the fear, let go of the doubt, and live the moment. Instead of striving to get it this way or that, allow yourself to sincerely be.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Rewarding action
When you don't feel like making the effort, that's when making the effort will make the biggest difference for you. Instead of giving in to negative momentum, interrupt it.
The best way to feel like doing it, is to do it. Step beyond your negative feelings and reward yourself with some positive action.
Feeling sorry for yourself will just give you more reasons to feel sorry for yourself. Ignore the temptation for self pity and embrace the opportunities for immediate self improvement.
Your attitude is not somebody else's fault. Your attitude is yours to choose, so choose an attitude that will empower and propel you.
The way to feel better is to do better. The way to do better is with positive, effective action.
Pay attention to your feelings, but don't use them as excuses. Be effective, get it done, and see how great you feel.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
The best way to feel like doing it, is to do it. Step beyond your negative feelings and reward yourself with some positive action.
Feeling sorry for yourself will just give you more reasons to feel sorry for yourself. Ignore the temptation for self pity and embrace the opportunities for immediate self improvement.
Your attitude is not somebody else's fault. Your attitude is yours to choose, so choose an attitude that will empower and propel you.
The way to feel better is to do better. The way to do better is with positive, effective action.
Pay attention to your feelings, but don't use them as excuses. Be effective, get it done, and see how great you feel.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
You are successful
You are successful at being you. Even if no one else acknowledges that success, it is real and it is yours.
You can expand upon your success. You can improve upon that success.
You have endured every challenge that has come your way. Now you are in a position to move forward in whatever direction you choose.
You are a survivor, and yet life is about so much more than mere survival. You are a dreamer, and now is the time to live your dreams.
Give yourself credit for the success you've already created and for the value you continue to create. Then give yourself a meaningful goal that is worthy of the successful person you are.
See your success, feel your success, and make the commitment to build on it right now. You are successful, and this is the moment to live and enrich your success.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
You can expand upon your success. You can improve upon that success.
You have endured every challenge that has come your way. Now you are in a position to move forward in whatever direction you choose.
You are a survivor, and yet life is about so much more than mere survival. You are a dreamer, and now is the time to live your dreams.
Give yourself credit for the success you've already created and for the value you continue to create. Then give yourself a meaningful goal that is worthy of the successful person you are.
See your success, feel your success, and make the commitment to build on it right now. You are successful, and this is the moment to live and enrich your success.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Making your choice
You have the power to choose your attitude, your perspective, your direction, your responses, your expectations, your actions and so much more. Add it all together, and you have the power to choose your life.
It's a waste of your time and energy to blame and complain when you can be doing something much more positive and powerful. You can be choosing to make real headway.
You have the power to choose, so do it. Figure out what you really, truly want from this day, from this circumstance, from this life, and go for it.
Make your choice, and then make the commitment to make it happen. Make your choice, and then make all the other choices along the way that will bring it about.
Take a positive, active role in your life. Make peace with what is, with what you have, and then make your choice of what to do with it all.
Life is what you most consistently and passionately choose for it to be, and that most definitely includes the choices you make in this moment. Spend each moment making the best, most authentic choices, and you'll spend your days living a rich and fulfilling life.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
It's a waste of your time and energy to blame and complain when you can be doing something much more positive and powerful. You can be choosing to make real headway.
You have the power to choose, so do it. Figure out what you really, truly want from this day, from this circumstance, from this life, and go for it.
Make your choice, and then make the commitment to make it happen. Make your choice, and then make all the other choices along the way that will bring it about.
Take a positive, active role in your life. Make peace with what is, with what you have, and then make your choice of what to do with it all.
Life is what you most consistently and passionately choose for it to be, and that most definitely includes the choices you make in this moment. Spend each moment making the best, most authentic choices, and you'll spend your days living a rich and fulfilling life.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Let each moment come
Allow time to pass and as it does, make good use of it. Allow life to unfold and as it does, treasure the richness of each moment.
Accept and be thankful for what has been, and for what is now. Fully and lovingly utilize the opportunity of this day you now have.
When the wind is at your back, use the occasion to make rapid progress. When the wind is in your face, take the opportunity to grow stronger.
Learn from those who share your opinions. And learn even more from those who disagree with you.
Embrace life as it comes to you. In the grand occasions and in the small moments, delight in the beauty and live the possibilities.
Let each moment come in a steady, empowering procession. And add your special joy to every one.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Accept and be thankful for what has been, and for what is now. Fully and lovingly utilize the opportunity of this day you now have.
When the wind is at your back, use the occasion to make rapid progress. When the wind is in your face, take the opportunity to grow stronger.
Learn from those who share your opinions. And learn even more from those who disagree with you.
Embrace life as it comes to you. In the grand occasions and in the small moments, delight in the beauty and live the possibilities.
Let each moment come in a steady, empowering procession. And add your special joy to every one.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Go ahead right now
Go ahead and live this day with everything you have. Go ahead and experience your life in the richest, most fulfilling ways possible.
Though you do not know what the future will bring, you can choose right now what you will bring to the future. Choose to bring strength, confidence, love, and a passion for living life at its best.
Go ahead and live as though all of life depends on you. Go ahead and give your best to this and every moment.
Let go of the doubts, step boldly beyond your fears, and do what you know is right. Instead of waiting for things to get better, move confidently ahead from where you are with what you have.
Don't waste your energy worrying about what might or might not happen. Go ahead and do everything you can to bring about the best results.
Go ahead and immerse yourself fully in the richness that is life. This is your grand opportunity to live, so go ahead right now and truly make it great.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Though you do not know what the future will bring, you can choose right now what you will bring to the future. Choose to bring strength, confidence, love, and a passion for living life at its best.
Go ahead and live as though all of life depends on you. Go ahead and give your best to this and every moment.
Let go of the doubts, step boldly beyond your fears, and do what you know is right. Instead of waiting for things to get better, move confidently ahead from where you are with what you have.
Don't waste your energy worrying about what might or might not happen. Go ahead and do everything you can to bring about the best results.
Go ahead and immerse yourself fully in the richness that is life. This is your grand opportunity to live, so go ahead right now and truly make it great.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Live with confidence
In you, there is goodness. Be confident in that goodness.
In you, there is life. Have confidence in that life.
You have the very real ability to do great things. With your goodness, with your life, through your purpose you can make a difference.
Choose to have the confidence to truly make the world a better place. Choose to express the goodness that's within you by fulfilling your best possibilities.
Be a leader who leads by positive example. Express your love for life with confidence, grace, humility, gratitude and original creativity.
Life is beautiful and unlimited in its possibilities, and you have life in this very moment. Live with the confidence of knowing how good you have it and how much more beautiful you can make it be.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
In you, there is life. Have confidence in that life.
You have the very real ability to do great things. With your goodness, with your life, through your purpose you can make a difference.
Choose to have the confidence to truly make the world a better place. Choose to express the goodness that's within you by fulfilling your best possibilities.
Be a leader who leads by positive example. Express your love for life with confidence, grace, humility, gratitude and original creativity.
Life is beautiful and unlimited in its possibilities, and you have life in this very moment. Live with the confidence of knowing how good you have it and how much more beautiful you can make it be.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Work through the frustration
When you feel frustrated, what you're feeling is your intense desire to make things better. Instead of fighting against your frustration, channel it in a positive, productive direction.
Frustration happens when things are not the way you want them to be. And because of that, frustration is a powerful precursor to achievement.
When you're frustrated with the way things are, it can be tempting to give up. After all, it's often easier just to live with life's shortcomings than it is to make improvements.
But if you choose to give up, you're letting go of a powerful opportunity. In your frustration there is great energy, and that energy can be directed to truly make things better.
To tap into that energy, take focused, purposeful action with the highest of expectations. Work through the frustration, moment by moment, bit by bit, and get yourself to the achievement that's on the other side.
Frustration activates a powerful energy within you that you can use for positive purpose. Feel the frustration, harness the energy, and create the value that's there for you to bring to life.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Frustration happens when things are not the way you want them to be. And because of that, frustration is a powerful precursor to achievement.
When you're frustrated with the way things are, it can be tempting to give up. After all, it's often easier just to live with life's shortcomings than it is to make improvements.
But if you choose to give up, you're letting go of a powerful opportunity. In your frustration there is great energy, and that energy can be directed to truly make things better.
To tap into that energy, take focused, purposeful action with the highest of expectations. Work through the frustration, moment by moment, bit by bit, and get yourself to the achievement that's on the other side.
Frustration activates a powerful energy within you that you can use for positive purpose. Feel the frustration, harness the energy, and create the value that's there for you to bring to life.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2012 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
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